IELTS Writing - Key Words & Expressions
By learning to use common phrases and set expressions, you can add variety and interest to your writing. You will also be able to write more quickly and effectively during exams, when time is limited.
Of course, you won't need to use all of the expressions on the IELTS. Ideally, you should be comfortable using at least three or four expressions from each group below, so they come to mind easily during the IELTS. It is also helpful to have someone call them out so you can test your spelling. Unfortunately, students sometimes make spelling errors even in these commonly occurring expressions. Practice sufficiently so you don't lose points unnecessarily on something that's within your control.
KEY WORDS for IELTS WRITING
Stating Your Opinion
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In my opinion, |
According to me, |
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In my view, |
To me, |
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From my point of view, |
I think |
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It seems to me that |
I believe |
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From my perspective |
To my way of thinking |
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It appears that |
I suppose |
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I realize |
I understand |
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I imagine |
I feel |
Giving Examples
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For example, |
For instance, |
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such as |
In other words, |
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as |
like |
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that is |
namely |
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To illustrate |
To paraphrase |
Comparing
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Similar to |
As...as |
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in common |
also |
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Either...or |
In the same way, |
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Neither...nor |
At the same time |
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Just as |
resemble |
Contrasting
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However, |
But |
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On the contrary, |
On the other hand, |
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Differ from |
Nevertheless |
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Although |
Though |
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Otherwise |
Instead |
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Alternatively, |
Even though |
Generalizing
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Generally, |
Generally speaking, |
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Overall, |
On the whole, |
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In general, |
By and large, |
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It seems to me that |
I believe |
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All in all, |
Basically, |
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Essentially, |
As a rule, |
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All things considered |
For the most part |
Expressing Certainty
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Certainly, |
Undoubtedly, |
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Doubtless, |
No doubt, |
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Definitely, |
Of course, |
Expressing Partial Agreement
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More or less, |
To some extent, |
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Up to a point, |
Almost, |
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In a way, |
So to speak, |
Showing cause
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Due to |
Because |
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Because of |
Owing to |
Showing effect
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Therefore, |
As a result, |
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Consequently, |
For this reason, |
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Thus, |
So, |
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thereby |
Eventually, |
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Hence, |
The reason why |
Marking time
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First, |
Last |
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Second, |
Lastly, |
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Third, |
Then, |
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Firstly, |
First of all, |
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Secondly, |
Before |
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Thirdly, |
After |
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During |
While |
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To begin with |
At the same time |
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Simultaneously |
After this / that |
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Since |
Meanwhile |
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Afterwards |
Following this |
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When |
As soon as |
Adding Information
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Furthermore |
In addition |
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Also |
And |
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Moreover |
Similarly |
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Likewise |
As well as |
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Besides |
Too |
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Even |
What’s more |
Expressing condition
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If |
Whether |
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In case |
Unless |
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Provided that |
So that |
Concluding
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To summarize |
In conclusion |
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Lastly, |
Finally, |
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To conclude with, |
In short, |
تدریس خصوصی آیلتس
مدرس استاد آرین
ثبت نام دوره فوق فشرده آیلتس آبانماه 94
IELTS test in Turkey and India – October 2015 (Academic Module)
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation about holidays.
Section 2. Description of a library map.
Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. About Biomimicry and studies of nature’s models in order to use these designs and processes to solve human problems.
Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a bar chart showing students’ applications for four courses across three universities in the UK in 2004, 2011 and a projection for 2018. We had to summarise and compare the data.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some celebrities say that their private lives shouldn’t come under media scrutiny. Other people, however, believe that they should accept it as part of their fame. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Why do you study English?
- What are your future aims?
- Did you have a favourite teacher at school?
- What was your favourite book as a child?
- Do you read books in English? Why?
- Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a street in your hometown that you know well. Please say
- What and where is it?
- How often do you go there? Why?
- What does the street look like?
Discussion
- Do you enjoy being at that street? Why?
- Do you like big cities?
- How often do you do shopping?
- Do you think road safety is important?
- Is air pollution an issue in big cities? Why?
معرفی سایت رسمی استاد آرین
بهترین کلاسهای آیلتس و تافل در تهران
کلاسهای خصوصی آمادگی آزمون رسمی آیلتس و تافل
با شیوه منحصر به فرد استاد آرین نمره خود را به راحتی در آزمون آیلتس و تافل افزایش دهید
کلاس آنلاین آیلتس استاد آرین
برای دانشجویان در شهرستان همدان
استاد آرین مدرس با سابقه آیلتس تهران
برگزاری دوره فشرده آیلتس همدان توسط استاد آرین
جهت ثبت نام و رزرو دوره ها با دفتر تهران تماس حاصل نمایید
تدریس خصوصی آیلتس همدان توسط استاد آرین